Assistant Psychologist

at  Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

The post holder will work under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist, contributing to the assessment and formulation of children and young people with a range of mental health needs. As an Assistant Psychologist, you will be part of a multi-disciplinary team working together to deliver a high level of care. The day-to-day duties will vary but will mainly consist of co-working a caseload of patients and delivering both group and individual psychological interventions. Whilst the posts are primarily based within the team specified flexibility will be expected if required to work into other community settings.
You will be supported by a senior clinical team and wider professionals in managing patient care. As part of the role, you will be provided with the necessary training and supervision to deliver high quality interventions.This rewarding post will offer opportunities for continued professional development and training in mental health practice. Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying and ensure this is detailed on your application. In addition, applicants are requested to indicate why they are interested in this particular role as part of the supporting information section of their application.
The post is based in Northallerton but covers the Hambleton and Richmondshire area. Due to the nature of the role, it is essential applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. We would welcome any interested candidates to visit the team for an informal visit and look round

Please refer the Job description for details